Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of Naval Aeronautical Merit - Second

Naval Aeronautical Merit - Second Class

1872 (later determined to be 1865) in Stretford

" stated Frank Luce

peeling back of the fleece on the outer edge on both earphones behind the aluminum post

55 mm (w) x 51

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pair Of Oberfeldwebel Blocking Weapons Mechanic Shoulder Strap United Republic of Naval Aeronautical Merit - Second(Shulterklappen). A pair of shoulder straps constructed of a black wool base, with fine gold coloured tresses trimming the entire outer edge of the straps, with two silvered rank pips denoting Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant), with the Reichsmarine era career insignia for Blocking Weapons Mechanics, each strap measuring 44 mm (w) x 115 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: Reichsmarine era devices were found on early Kriegsmarine